It’s busy in Newburyport, and Ann and the Chamber are responsible for many reasons why. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting is June 1 and their keynote speaker is Governor Baker. The re-opening of the Inn Street Fountain, the opening of the splash pad happens June 4. Spring Fest is over Memorial Day weekend.

In her second term, Senator O’Connor Ives is a good friend of Local Pulse. We talked about charter school legislation, the increase in the age required to buy tobacco products, the shelved natural gas pipeline, and more!

Newburyport Youth Service‘s (Facebook) Youth Council serves middle and high school age students in Newburyport. We talked about the work they do and fun they have. Interested in joining? Listen to learn how.

The Newburyport ArtWalk happens on April 23, June 18, August 20 & November 5. We talked about the galleries and other venues on the ArtWalk, what to expect, and the rich variety of art available in Newburyport. AJ Smith announced Project Greenhead, a project of Newburyport High School students and their ceramic figurines of that iconic North Shore “mascot,” the greenhead fly.

We talked about the recently announced Newburyport Maritime Days Festival, the highlight of which will be the arrival and tours of the Spanish tall ship, El Galleon, leading up to and over the Memorial Day weekend. We also talked about the Maritime Museum.

In memory of Betty’s daughter, Tammi’s Closet provides free prom dresses for high school girls. Recently there was a theft from Tammi’s Closet, but the outpouring of support after the theft is proving to be the very silver lining of a despicable act.

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FIREWORKS - ROAD CLOSURE INFO
Fireworks are on tonight! 9:15 PM
Fireworks Road Closures Saturday August 5th:
Merrimac St will be closed from Market St to State from 7 pm until 10pm or until the fireworks crowd has dispersed. Downtown lots fill fast and usually are full by 6 pm. If you arrive after this we recommend parking on the streets outside of the downtown, its free and only a short walk. The MBTA lot has ample parking and the downtown can be easily accessed from the rail trail.

***INN STREET GOES GREEK***
Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6PM to 9PM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport
in conjunction with the Yankee Homecoming Inn St. Artisans Revival is turning Inn Street GREEK for the NIGHT!
Please join us for LIVE GREEK MUSIC with "Kefi Sounds" featuring Chuck & Ross!
Right next to our Greek Food Booth on the Inn Street Stage!
Come early and have a gyro, chicken souvlaki, loukanico, spanikopita or a meze plate!
All proceeds from the Food Booth to benefit the Burning of the Mortage of our Church!
Please share and hope you will join us for this first time event in downtown Newburyport!!!